Playground Verification

 

Playgrounds are important places for children to have fun, get active and meet their social needs. They also provide a place for adults to help kids be safe and healthy.

Safety in the playground involves a number of things, from making sure that equipment is appropriate for kids to checking that all parts are well maintained. The best way to make sure that your playground is as safe as possible is to follow the rules and regulations of the Canadian Standards Association for playgrounds.

The playground equipment must be made of durable, non-toxic materials that are designed to stand up to the rough use of the kids who will be playing on it. It’s also important to keep a close eye on the temperature of the equipment, since metal slides, poles and barriers can burn easily in hot weather.

In addition, you should look for playground equipment that meets the requirements set by ASTM and CPSC. These are international consumer safety organizations that certify the quality of equipment and surfacing materials, so you know that it’s safe to use.

You should also have a 먹튀검증소 one-time safety audit and regularly scheduled preventative maintenance inspections performed by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector approved by the Child Care Licensing Division. This will ensure that the equipment is in good condition and that any problems are addressed before they can cause injury.

The Cosumnes Community Services District has over 100 playgrounds at 90+ parks, and the Park & Golf Operations Division conducts both high and low frequency inspections on them to ensure that they are as safe as possible for kids. They spend an average of 100 hours a month inspecting